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1. (n.) dross
waste matter; refuse.
2. dross
a waste product taken off molten metal during smelting, essentially metallic in character.
Etymology: (bef. 1050; OE drōs; c. MD droes dregs)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) impurity, dross
worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
"there were impurities in the water"
2. (noun) slag, scoria, dross
the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
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1. (noun) dross
the scum or refuse matter which is thrown off, or falls from, metals in smelting the ore, or in the process of melting; recrement
2. (noun) dross
rust of metals
3. (noun) dross
waste matter; any worthless matter separated from the better part; leavings; dregs; refuse
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